Category Archives: Bells and Whistles

A Perfect Marriage Ceremony in Long Island’s Westbury Manor

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

I’ve written this before: I really love Westbury Manor.  When I officiated a brunch wedding ceremony for two beautiful women there just a few hours ago, I felt as though I married them in a cozy, classically decorated, and immaculate … Continue reading →

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Intimate Marriage Ceremony at Eleven Madison Park Restaurant

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Eleven Madison Park Restaurant keeps the nicest staff.  They are smart, sophisticated, and gracious hosts.  Perhaps the employees are commendable because their employers allocate nearly every Sunday as a day-of-rest.  Truly, this restaurant understands that if you make your staff … Continue reading →

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Wedding Ceremony in the Green Building, Brooklyn

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Where do a secret speakeasy style lounge, a cavernous feeling, dilapidated warehouse, and charm combine?  At the Green Building, of course! It is a darkish, romantic “raw space” with a funky back-room area that represents the welding together of refinement … Continue reading →

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Personal, spiritual wedding ceremony at the Cornell Club

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

Rob and Marisa, as you may know, first chatted on December 28th, 2010, which happens to be Rob’s birthday. Their conversation flowed spontaneously and without effort. They shared stories and laughed. The worries of the world faded. Both felt comforted, … Continue reading →

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Grand Central Wedding Ceremony

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Small ceremony in the Battery Gardens’ Restaurant

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Fun destination wedding ceremony at NYC’s High Line

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

R+B travelled from Canada with friends for a planned elopement on NYC’s High Line.  Joining them were other tourists and a few local NY-ers. As lots and lots of folks watched and cheered, they exchanged vows and rings.  Then, in … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Hotel 57 Wedding Ceremony

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Curiously, despite officiating 500 weddings or so at this point, I had yet to be one of those celebrants who presided over a ceremony with an enormous wedding party with lots and lots of attendants.  My very sweet and warm … Continue reading →

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Scottadito Osteria Toscana (Brooklyn restaurant wedding)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Scottadito Osteria Toscana offers a warm, inviting atmosphere for an intimate ceremony in a restaurant.  Located in Park Slope, it is a family friendly place: no one will feel uncomfortable here. My couple had what I consider to be a … Continue reading →

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One if by Land, Two if by Sea (Manhattan restaurant wedding)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I really like this restaurant for small weddings, perhaps 20-65.  So did my couple yesterday.  The soft ambiance is wonderful; the brick, slightly odd room shapes, high ceilings, and fireplaces really feel “classic New York.”  According to my groom, if … Continue reading →

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